The Great Round Tour: Around Iceland In 13 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Reykjavik

Stop At: Keflavik, Keflavik, Reykjanesbaer, Reykjanes Peninsula
Make your way to your hotel in Reykavik

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: In a 3 star hotel in Reykjavik.

Day 2: The Golden Circle

Stop At: Thingvellir National Park, Thingvellir Iceland
Thingvellir National Park, the site of our old parliament and a geological phenomenon.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gullfoss, White River, Blaskogabyggd 801 Iceland
Gullfoss, the Golen Waterfall
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Geysir, Haukadalur Iceland
Geysir geothermal area.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Farm hotel

Day 3: South Coast of Iceland

Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Hella Iceland
Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
Skogafoss waterfall
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Skogar Museum, Skogasafn 1, Skogar 861 Iceland
The Folk Museum of Skogar
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Solheimajokull Glacier, Vik Iceland
Solheimajokull glacier
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dyrholaey, Vik Iceland
Dyrholaey
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Reynisfjara Beach, Route 215, Vik Iceland
Explore a black sand beach
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Vik.

Day 4: Skaftafell Area and the Glacial Lagoon

Stop At: Skaftafell National Park, Vatnajokull National Park 785 Iceland
Skaftafell National Park.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Svartifoss Waterfall, Skaftafell, Vatnajokull National Park Iceland
Hike to Svartifoss waterfall.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Glacier Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park Route 1, Jokulsarlon 781 Iceland
Boat tour around the icebergs.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Farm stay.

Day 5: East Iceland

Stop At: Hvalnes Lighthouse, Hornafjorour Iceland
Hvalnes lighthouse
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lagarfljot, Uppheradsvegur, Egilsstadir 700 Iceland
Town of Egilsstadir
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Moorudalur Farm, Off of Route 1, Modrudalur 701 Iceland
We will stay in Modrudalur valley, the highest inhabited place in the country, at 469 m (1,539 ft) above sea level. 
Duration: 14 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Modrudalur farm.

Day 6: Lake Myvatn Area

Stop At: Dettifoss Waterfall, Lake Myvatn Iceland
From Modrudalur we drive to the magnificent waterfall Dettifoss, Europe's mightiest waterfall.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Asbyrgi (Shelter of the Gods), Cnr Dettifossvegur & Nordausturvegur, Asbyrgi 640 Iceland
Horseshoe shaped canyon.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Krafla Lava Fields, Route 863, Lake Myvatn Iceland
Lava still warm more than 30 years after the eruption
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dimmuborgir Lava Formations, Lake Myvatn Iceland
The lava labyrinth Dimmuborgir
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Hverir, Ne-2 660, Lake Myvatn Iceland
Boiling mud pots.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Skutustaoagigar, Reykjahlid, Lake Myvatn Iceland
Pseudo craters.
Duration: 5 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Farm hotel

Day 7: North Iceland

Stop At: Godafoss, Akureyri Iceland
Godafoss waterfall, the Waterfall of the Gods.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Akureyrarkirkja, við Eyrarlandsveg 600, Akureyri, Iceland
We will spend free time in Akureyri.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Siglufjörður, Iceland
Town of Siglufjordur
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Hvitserkur, Road 711 Vatnsnesvegur, Vatnsnes Iceland
Hvitserkur rock
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Farm stay

Day 8: The West Fjords

Stop At: Isafjordur Maritime Museum, Turnhusinu Neostakaupstao, Isafjordur 400 Iceland
From Hrutafjordur the tour goes to the remote Strandir area. Along the way, parts of the coastline are covered with driftwood, especially the differently small and black sandy beaches. We continue driving towards the village of Isafjordur before heading to the small fishing village of Sudureyri for our overnight stay.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel.

Day 9: The West Fjords

Stop At: Dynjandi (Fjallfoss), Route 60, Hrafnseyri Iceland
Dynjandi waterfall.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Latrabjarg bird cliffs, Latrabjarg Iceland
Iceland's westernmost point, Latrabjarg, where we are going to enjoy seeing thousands of individuals of different bird species inhabiting this 14 km (9 miles) long and sheer cliff protruding 400 m. (1,320 feet) from the sea.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 10: Bardastrond area

Stop At: Rauðisandur Beach, Iceland
The tour continues along the southern side of the Westfjords, which are among the most sparsely populated parts of the country and among places to see today is the red sand of Raudisandur (The Red Sands).
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Farm stay

Day 11: Snaefellsnes Peninsula

Stop At: Kirkjufellsfoss, Grundarfjorour Iceland
Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Djupalonssandur Beach, Utnesvegur, Hellnar Iceland
A basaltic pebble beach
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Arnarstapi Center and Snjófell Restaurant, Arnarstapi, Iceland
A short stroll along the coastal cliffs gives us access to the rich birdlife and other wonders of nature

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Farm stay

Day 12: Borgarfjordur Area

Stop At: Grabrok Crater, Road 1 33 km north of Borgarnes, Bifrost, Borgarbyggd Iceland
The old volcano Grabrok where we take a walk to the top
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Hraunfossar Lava Waterfall, Borgarfjörður, Hraunfossar Iceland
Hraunfossar (Lava waterfalls) and Barnafoss (Children's waterfalls).
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel in Reykjavik

Day 13: Departure

Stop At: Keflavik, Keflavik, Reykjanesbaer, Reykjanes Peninsula
Make your way to Keflavik airport.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.